HSN Code 13012000: Gum Arabic

HSN Code 13012000 represents Gum Arabic under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Gum Arabic correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 13012000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Gum Arabic.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 13012000

HSN Code 13012000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Gum Arabic

Chapter

13 - Lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts

Sub Chapter

1301 - Lac; natural gums, resins, gum:resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams)

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 13012000 not include?

Gum Arabic does not include products with the following descriptions.

HSN Code 13011010

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : shellac

HSN Code 13011020

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : seed lac

HSN Code 13011030

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : stick lac

HSN Code 13011040

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : dewaxed and decolourised lac

HSN Code 13011050

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : bleached lac

HSN Code 13011060

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : gasket lac

HSN Code 13011070

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : button lac

HSN Code 13011080

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : garnet lac

HSN Code 13011090

Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams) lac : other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 13012000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹79 Cr

+15.84% vs FY 2023-24

0.0022% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹486 Cr

+63.72% vs FY 2023-24

0.0080% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹406 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #11768 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 1301

FY 2024-25

9.58%

Share of Sub-Chapter 1301’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 21.21% of Sub-Chapter 1301’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 1301

FY 2024-25

#3 of 35

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 1301

Import-side rank: #2 of 35

At a glance

52.42%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#2980

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+232.67%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

9.58%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 1301

Share of Sub-Chapter 1301 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 13012000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #5562

Balance

−179.12

Exports

6.34 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

— YoY

1.34% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

185.46 ₹ Cr

0.0052% share

— YoY

15.33% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #5731

Balance

−179.40

Exports

5.51 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−13.09% YoY

0.82% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

184.91 ₹ Cr

0.0055% share

−0.30% YoY

13.77% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #4310

Balance

−152.65

Exports

18.33 ₹ Cr

0.0009% share

+232.67% YoY

2.21% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

170.98 ₹ Cr

0.0059% share

−7.53% YoY

13.78% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #4807

Balance

−196.03

Exports

16.94 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−7.58% YoY

1.71% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

212.97 ₹ Cr

0.0047% share

+24.56% YoY

15.04% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #3453

Balance

−184.59

Exports

50.83 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+200.06% YoY

5.02% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

235.42 ₹ Cr

0.0041% share

+10.54% YoY

9.95% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #3106

Balance

−228.01

Exports

68.61 ₹ Cr

0.0019% share

+34.98% YoY

9.52% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

296.62 ₹ Cr

0.0053% share

+26.00% YoY

14.86% of Sub-Ch. 1301

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #2980

Balance

−406.16

Exports

79.48 ₹ Cr

0.0022% share

+15.84% YoY

9.58% of Sub-Ch. 1301

Imports

485.64 ₹ Cr

0.0080% share

+63.72% YoY

21.21% of Sub-Ch. 1301

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

52.42% /yr

Imports

17.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Sub-Chapter 1301 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹829.33 Cr

Import

₹2,289.57 Cr

Trade Balance

−1,460.24

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 13012000 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 52.42% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 13012000 have grown at a compound annual rate of 52.42% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹79.48 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 13012000 Ranked #2980 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 13012000 ranks #2980 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 1301, it ranks #3 of 35. By trade surplus, it ranks #11768 of 12657.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 13012000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 13012000 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 232.67% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹406.16 Crore in HSN Code 13012000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹485.64 Cr exceeded exports of ₹79.48 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹406.16 Crore — ranking #11768 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of 17.40% CAGR Signals Rising Demand for Gum Arabic

India's imports under HSN Code 13012000 have grown at 17.40% CAGR, reaching ₹485.64 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 13012000 Contributes 9.58% of Sub-Chapter 1301 Exports — Ranked #3

Among the 35 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 1301, HSN Code 13012000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 9.58% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 21.21% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 13012000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 13012000 ?

It includes Gum Arabic

Any common misclassification issue with Gum Arabic?

Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Gum Arabic is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Gum Arabic; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

How much GST applies to Gum Arabic?

Under HSN 13012000, Gum Arabic attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice.

Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gum Arabic?

If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Gum Arabic?

For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.